How much water is needed from me to mix creatine and drink with? is one cup of water fine? I might mix it with a smoothie as well
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I've done it with a little less than a cup of water and it dissolved completely, but there is no doubt it'll mix well with a smoothie.. so it'll mix!
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As much or as little you need. Creatine is not soluble in water, so just make sure to swish it up well and drink right away
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If your starting to use first time or haven't used in month. You should "load up" which is 5 grams 4 times a day for one week. Then "maintanence" dose is 5 grams per day. You should consume plenty of water through out the day and you can dose with water or juice or or shakes or smoothies... Your choice.It's better to consume with 16 ounces of fluid. You will notice that your body is retaining water but that is okay and will make your muscles look larger. That's normal and a sign that your on maintanence mode.
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The product is fine to mix in to any beverage of your preference and will dissolve just fine in water or a smoothie.
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You can try different ratio's of water, I have mixed it in with as little as a half cup of water when I have had bad cramps and it works great. I mix it with my Iced Tea for the lemon taste. You just have to experiment with different options but you still need lot's of water if you are dehydrated. The average person should drink 8 glasses of water everyday. I really like this product!!
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I usually do about 30-35g. It's really a matter of preference honestly. If you don't mind a plain powder water flavor or don't want the extra calories stick with water. I drink that way most of the time. When need a slight change I mix in some powdered chocolate or flavored bcaa powder.
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I have the 100g (3.53oz) size - apparently you are looking at a different formula. The N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine I have is pure NALT and does not contain Creatine, also my dosage is 400mg (!/8 tsp) daily
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The amazing amount of vitamins, minerals and bionutrients couldn't possibly taste good in just water. I recommend you mix in apple juice or cranberry juice. You can power-up a delicious smoothie with All One as well.
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I take it with a protein shake. You can mix it with water or whatever beverage of your choosing. The flavor is a bit tart, but I do not mind at all.
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I never tried mixing with water. It depends on individual taste. Try with a little water; if you don't like it dump it. I blend a scoop and a half in fat-free, lactose-free milk with a banana and seasonal berries (there is always some kind of berries available in the market) to make a 16-18 oz protein shake. There is my breakfast. It'll take me through till lunch. Instead of milk, one can blend with fruit juice also. You can try blending in other ingredients. My teenage son blends it in organic rice milk. In addition to fruits, he also blends organic peanut butter in it. I never tried it, although he says it tastes great. Again, it is all individual taste. Hope these suggestions help. I never tried mixing with water. It depends on individual taste. Try with a little water; if you don't like it dump it. I blend a scoop and a half in fat-free, lactose-free milk with a banana and seasonal berries (there is always some kind of berries available in the market) to make a 16-18 oz protein shake. There is my breakfast. It'll take me through till lunch. Instead of milk, one can blend with fruit juice also. You can try blending in other ingredients. My teenage son blends it in organic rice milk. In addition to fruits, he also blends organic peanut butter in it. I never tried it,... » Read More I never tried mixing with water. It depends on individual taste. Try with a little water; if you don't like it dump it. I blend a scoop and a half in fat-free, lactose-free milk with a banana and seasonal berries (there is always some kind of berries available in the market) to make a 16-18 oz protein shake. There is my breakfast. It'll take me through till lunch. Instead of milk, one can blend with fruit juice also. You can try blending in other ingredients. My teenage son blends it in organic rice milk. In addition to fruits, he also blends organic peanut butter in it. I never tried it, although he says it tastes great. Again, it is all individual taste. Hope these suggestions help. « Show Less
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Yes. It builds up in your muscles over time. However, don't take more than the recommended dose (I take 1 teaspoon daily after working out or in the morning if not working out) because excess creatine is excreted from the body which is just a waste of money.
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I've never drank with water alone so I cant tell you. Chalky never. Gritty never. I mix with coconut milk, avocado, 3 carrots, 2 tomatoes, kale, 1 grapefruit, texture smooth for sure.
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Hi Matthew, The reason that the instructions suggest taking this with a sweetened drink is due to the natural bitter taste of Creatine. You are welcome to use water with this product however it may not taste the best.
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i would use it only one time with a 10-12oz of fruit juice one hour prior to a work out. it will give you a good load of muscle energy and volume (pump) into the muscle cell.continue to use it on non-workout days.drinking 64 floz of H20 daily.after the bottle is all used up.lay off of it 2-3 weeks and start again.
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I read that it's best to add water slowly, in that case you'd be fine. Sometimes though add as much water as I can fit and then go back and I have to add more water, because I, too, like a 12oz cup of coffee.
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I use water and not milk. Just because less calories for myself. I also mix all things like fruit bananas, berries etc. And yes I use a blender to get a good fine mix. But you can shake it without fruits and drink it but depending on mixer it is a little work to get chunks out.
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It's a creatine blend, but yes there is some monohydrate in there. Overall this is a very good creatine, one of the best imo.
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Yup, I mix it with my protein shake everyday. You will barely taste it and you will get better results by taking creatine, make sure to drink lots of water
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Based on a systematic review of 22 randomized control trials, Creatine is not only safe, but associated with increased fat free mass, muscle strength, and endurance vs. placebo. There are no associated kidney function effects. The recommended dosing to establish and maintain muscle creatine stores is 0.3g/kg for the first 3 days while starting, then take 3-5g daily thereafter. Ex. (take your weight in pounds, divide that by 2.2, then take that number and multiple it by 0.3 - for ex. a 200lb person should take 30grams (THIRTY!?) for the first 3 days, then start the daily dosing regimen.
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Yes, I tried it with just water and it was fine. I really love it with Almond Milk though. I also add a heaping teaspoon to smoothies every morning. Hard to mix with spoon, I use a stick blender.